August 23, 2011
clandestine

clan·des·tine (klan-des-tin | klænˈdɛstɪn)
Latin

adjective
characterized by, done in, or executed with secrecy or concealment, especially for purposes of subversion or deception; private or surreptitious

“And though you protest,
Your disinterest,
I know clandestinely,
You’re gonna grin and bear it,
Your new found popularity!”

-“Popular,” from Wicked

(I know the example isn’t really using the word in its adjective form, but the example is too good to pass up. Sorry, logophiles.)

(Source: )

  1. wordsaresexytoo posted this